water gun

noun

Examples of water gun in a Sentence

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Meghan Clopton invited dozens of guests to a summer birthday celebration for one of her kids last year, complete with water guns, a twisting slide and plenty of inflatables. Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 3 July 2026 If a sprinkler isn’t practical, water guns can also be a fun July Fourth activity for kids and adults, keeping everyone cool in a fun and lively way. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The proud mom went on to share a photo of Sterling, who held a water gun and wore cleats and shin guards. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 On a hot July 2004 day, his first act as the newest member of the organization was to spray Miami fans with a water gun. James Jackson, New York Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water gun

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water gun was in 1951

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“Water gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20gun. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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